Cost of living in Sweden compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 128 kr (Rp 186,092) | Rp 70,785 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 92 kr (Rp 134,457) | Rp 55,259 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (Rp 92,098) | Rp 27,371 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (Rp 22,021) | Rp 19,976 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (Rp 60,307) | Rp 26,710 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (Rp 55,243) | Rp 17,108 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (Rp 77,279) | Rp 60,984 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (Rp 43,703) | Rp 42,079 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (Rp 19,951) | Rp 22,926 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (Rp 27,922) | Rp 41,983 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108 kr (Rp 157,503) | Rp 284,682 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (Rp 33,901) | Rp 22,667 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 kr (Rp 36,630) | Rp 18,941 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,466 kr (Rp 26,946,344) | Rp 22,619,700 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,661 kr (Rp 19,934,183) | Rp 10,618,900 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,049 kr (Rp 1,531,282) | Rp 974,948 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,416 kr (Rp 18,117,740) | Rp 9,679,990 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,241 kr (Rp 13,484,685) | Rp 6,177,300 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 551 kr (Rp 804,433) | Rp 532,882 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 kr (Rp 477,037) | Rp 345,070 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,131 kr (Rp 6,028,191) | Rp 3,867,100 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,663 kr (Rp 5,344,427) | Rp 1,394,900 | + 283% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 127 kr (Rp 185,367) | Rp 70,816 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (Rp 328,518) | Rp 77,214 | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 920 kr (Rp 1,342,391) | Rp 485,872 | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 399 kr (Rp 582,311) | Rp 442,949 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 994 kr (Rp 1,449,828) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,246 kr (Rp 1,818,910) | Rp 1,398,430 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 145% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,824 kr (Rp 431,673,831) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (Rp 31,297) | Rp 11,734 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 873 kr (Rp 1,273,272) | Rp 190,182 | + 570% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (Rp 64,889) | Rp 36,367 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (Rp 145,923) | Rp 60,467 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (Rp 374,744) | Rp 344,173 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38 kr (Rp 56,179) | Rp 67,999 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Rp 44,691) | Rp 22,412 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (Rp 53,236) | Rp 34,558 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (Rp 45,122) | Rp 30,035 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 kr (Rp 36,373) | Rp 15,580 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 kr (Rp 468,893) | Rp 88,350 | + 431% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 530 kr (Rp 773,394) | Rp 216,012 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (Rp 439,599) | Rp 102,488 | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (Rp 1,182,620) | Rp 300,249 | + 294% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (Rp 1,110,697) | Rp 557,861 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (Rp 243,107) | Rp 162,937 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (Rp 60,194) | Rp 40,712 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (Rp 102,945) | Rp 60,286 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (Rp 13,848,047) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (Rp 1,920) | Rp 1,816 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 390 kr (Rp 569,788) | Rp 585,606 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (Rp 100,735) | Rp 35,424 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia
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